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Maynard, Douglas W. – American Sociological Review, 1985
Conflict episodes among first-graders were videotaped and analyzed. It appears that the function of social conflict among children is to build their small-group society and its structure: while arguing, children create political alignments, and thereby realize their practical interests within a changing set of social relationships. (KH)
Descriptors: Children, Conflict, Elementary Education, Group Behavior
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Guralnick, Michael J. – Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, 1981
Observations were made of the social participation, constructiveness of play, and communicative interactions of developmentally delayed and non-delayed preschool children as they interacted in heterogeneous groups. The only significant effect of heterogeneous group composition on the children was reduced inappropriate play by severely delayed…
Descriptors: Developmental Stages, Group Behavior, Group Structure, Heterogeneous Grouping
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Goodstein, Leonard D. – Counseling Psychologist, 1970
In response to article by William Coulson in this issue, the author explores the possibility of a T group with a specific group focus rather than one which seeks to explore individual behaviors. He feels differences of opinion regarding the use of groups is a step toward understanding how best to proceed in the future. (CJ)
Descriptors: Content Analysis, Emotional Experience, Feedback, Group Behavior
BENNE, KENNETH D. – 1967
THE T-GROUP IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT MEMBERS IN REEDUCATING THEMSELVES TOWARD IMPROVED SKILL IN HUMAN RELATIONS. MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO DEVELOP THEIR GROUP TOWARD CONSENSUS WHICH WILL SUPPORT THE PERSONAL GROWTH AND LEARNING OF EACH MEMBER, AND THEN, THROUGH ANALYSIS, EVALUATE HUMAN EVENTS THAT OCCUR IN THIS PROCESS OF DEVELOPMENT. THE TRAINER DENIES…
Descriptors: Conflict Resolution, Evaluation, Group Behavior, Group Structure
Keyton, Joann – 1986
A study assessed the validity of applying the Spitzberg and Cupach dyadic model of communication competence to small group interaction. Twenty-four students, in five task-oriented work groups, completed questionnaires concerning self-competence, alter competence, interaction effectiveness, and other group members' interaction appropriateness. They…
Descriptors: Communication Research, Communication (Thought Transfer), Group Behavior, Group Discussion
Mack, Geoffrey L.; And Others – 1976
This handbook is part of a set of instructional materials developed to facilitate the efforts of educators in planning and implementing comprehensive career guidance programs. (See CE 018 130 for the final report of the Georgia Comprehensive Career Guidance Project.) The focus of this handbook is on group leadership and is intended to help…
Descriptors: Career Development, Career Guidance, Comprehensive Guidance, Elementary Secondary Education